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China says a surge in respiratory illnesses is caused by flu and other known pathogens
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for November 27, 2023 Source:China says a surge in respiratory illnesses is caused by flu and other known pathogens
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A positive change by introducing at-home HPV testing to screen for cervical cancer mitigating the need for PAP tests.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for November 23, 2023 Source:Canada is moving away from Pap tests. Here’s what you need to know Reference:
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How a new ‘super screener’ is helping detect cancer in patients without a family doctor. Half measures are better than nothing I guess.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for November 17, 2023 Source:How a new ‘super screener’ is helping detect cancer in patients without a family doctor
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We really need flavoured nicotine pouches in candy coloured packages so that only adults will use them for smoking cessation and not attract minors from using then too. Should be just fine since Health Canada approved this “Natural Health Product”. Right.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for November 15, 2023 Source:‘Take immediate action’: Canadian health organizations call on health ministers to suspend flavoured nicotine pouch sales Reference:Health Canada Approval Notice
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Ontario expanding prescribing powers for registered nurses is a good idea but it will not have much impact on reducing the strain on family medicine practices
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for November 7, 2023 Source:Ontario expanding prescribing powers for registered nurses
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Study evaluates observational studies to determine ten predictors of opioid overdose in chronic pain patients
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for October 25, 2023 Source:10 predictors linked to opioid overdose in chronic pain patients Reference:Predictors of fatal and nonfatal overdose after prescription of opioids for chronic pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies
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Two legionellosis cases confirmed at Ottawa Hospital General Campus
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for October 23, 2023 Source:2 legionellosis cases confirmed at Ottawa Hospital General Campus
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Five years of legal cannabis: fewer charges, many hospitalizations and more than a few questions
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for October 11, 2023 Source:5 years of legal cannabis: fewer charges, many hospitalizations and more than a few questions Reference:Changes in Cannabis-Attributable Hospitalizations Following Nonmedical Cannabis Legalization in Canada
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Ontario expands pharmacists’ prescription powers to include 6 more common ailments.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for October 3, 2023 Source:Ontario expands pharmacists’ prescription powers to include 6 more common ailments